There are 6 ways to get from Thihariya to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
5h 33mRs 3,047–3,210Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampaha to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 24mRs 2,061–4,200Drive 359.4 km
- Drive from Thihariya to Jaffnacar 359.4 km
6h 1mRs 16,330–23,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thihariya to Jaffnataxi 359.4 km
6h 1mRs 18,000–22,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 59mBus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
9h 47mRs 2,128–3,187
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thihariya to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thihariya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thihariya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Thihariya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Thihariya and Jaffna is 364 km. The road distance is 359.4 km.
The best way to get from Thihariya to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Thihariya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Thihariya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Thihariya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Thihariya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Thihariya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampaha to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,632
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thihariya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Thihariya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thihariya to Jaffna is 359 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Thihariya to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.